Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

SugarHouse Out To An Early Lead In Online Casino Revenue Race

The first revenue report for Pennsylvania's online casino industry is in and SugarHouse led the way with over half of the $812K in revenue.

Posted on: August 16, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

New MLB/FanDuel Deal Means League-Sanctioned Betting At The Ballpark

PA baseball fans rejoice. A new partnership between FanDuel and MLB means you have even more online betting options at the ballpark.

Posted on: August 15, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

In A Regulated Gaming Market, Complaining Can Be A Good Thing

If you ever have a problem with any of the PA online gambling sites, here is how you can seek recourse by involving the PA Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

Posted on: August 7, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

Lottery’s Record $1.1B Year Includes $40M In Lottery Expansion Profit

For the eighth consecutive year, PA Lottery saw profits grow Part of that growth comes from Lottery expansion measures, including Keno and iLottery.

Posted on: August 6, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

When It Comes To Retail Sports Betting, Valley Forge Is All About Foot Traffic

Boyd Gaming was bullish on retail sportsbooks in its earnings call, lauding FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge and other properties for bringing new traffic

Posted on: August 1, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

Did Parx’s Mini-Casino Plans Just Fall Down A Sinkhole?

Parx planned on building a mini-casino in Shippensburg, PA, but are said to be reconsidering their options after discovering it is prone to sinkholes.

Posted on: July 26, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

The Steelers’ Shaky Future Means A Wide-Open Futures Betting Market In PA

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh's online book BetRivers has a number of futures odds on the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose future looks shaky after last season.

Posted on: July 26, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

While Slots And Sports Betting Grow, PA Casino Table Games Are Sluggish

For the first time since the launch of Pennsylvania casinos, table games have generated less revenue than in the year prior.

Posted on: July 24, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

Judge Denies PA Casino Injunction To Shut Down Online Lottery Games

The lawsuit is still pending between casinos and the PA Lottery, but a judge did side with the state on an injunction aiming to shut down iLottery.

Posted on: July 16, 2019 | Kevin Shelly

Mini-Casinos Getting A Sequel: New Auctions Start Sept. 4

After a new PA law mandated they start back, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the second round of mini-casino auctions begin Sept. 4.

Posted on: July 11, 2019 | Kevin Shelly